Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers, the university moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke.
Duke University in Durham, NC, United States, features a strong focus on immunology research and education, anchored by its Department of Immunology within the School of Medicine. Established formally in 1992, building on over 60 years of foundational work, the department and related centers foster a highly collaborative environment. Comprehensive graduate training is offered, including a dedicated PhD program in Immunology. Research spans critical areas like viral immunology, cancer immunology, autoimmunity, inflammation, immunotherapy, and vaccine development, supported by major initiatives such as the Duke Human Vaccine Institute and the Duke Cancer Institute's Immuno-Oncology program. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and participation in vibrant seminar series provide a dynamic setting for advancing immunological science.
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